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It's official guys, Windows Live Messenger 9 RC build 1202 has been released, along with the entire Windows Live Essentials release candidates. The change-log has not been officially released, however here's what we've observed after installing the Messenger release candidate:

Signature sounds have been removed. It must be due to the belief that some annoying sounds could be created and the service abused. But it appears as if you can assign your own contacts signature sounds that play locally

New feature: Your contact's latest feed is now shown in the conversation window (Screenshot)

Compatibility note: The current version of Messenger Plus! Live does not seem to be fully compatible with this new build. We will update you with more information regarding Plus! when it's available, however most of your loved features still work (tabbed chatting, chat logging, etc).

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I had the same problem that you install the .msi file and I was leaving the error 80004002. I go to regedit and remove all entries of Windows Live (Windows Live Installer, Live Messenger, Live Contacts etc).

I Download Windows Live Essentials Beta and install Windows Live Messenger and the problem was solved

hope I helped

Comment by Demgel

Posted on Tue 16 Dec 2008 (05:18 GMT)

"Please note that you do need a few other components installed for messenger to run properly!"

I still have to input my email and pass to access my email from the "Open your e-mail inbox" button. Is there a work around for this, or am I just noobish?

Comment by Mike

Posted on Mon 15 Dec 2008 (21:17 GMT)

There is a red line displayed in a blocked contact's DP now.

Comment by Ross

Posted on Mon 15 Dec 2008 (20:51 GMT)

I think Messenger has been truly shaped into what it has needed for years in just a few months. This release candidate shows the significant steps the Messenger team have taken since the first Windows Live label was added onto Microsoft's instant messaging client.

Comment by Jenny

Posted on Mon 15 Dec 2008 (20:23 GMT)

It's actually officially called Version 2009 and is technically version 14, not 9, remember

Not trying to insult yo RebelSean, just thought i'd let you know

xxx

Comment by Sean

Posted on Mon 15 Dec 2008 (20:11 GMT)

It's not fully functional and there's a lot that doesn't work so I think it's safe to say that it's not compatible .

Comment by Christina

Posted on Mon 15 Dec 2008 (20:06 GMT)

Your Welcome and i found on JCXP that it says Messenger plus does work with this build but not all features are usable. Just so you know that.

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